Holidays in Nigeria in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Nigeria in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Nigeria.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Nigeria January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | Nigeria February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Women's Day | Nigeria March 8 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Mothering Sunday | Nigeria March 15 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Id el Fitr | Nigeria March 20 2026, Friday |
National |
| March Equinox | Nigeria March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Id el Fitr additional holiday | Nigeria March 21 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Good Friday | Nigeria April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | Nigeria April 4 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | Nigeria April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Easter Monday | Nigeria April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| Workers' Day | Nigeria May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Children's Day | Nigeria May 27 2026, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Id el Kabir | Nigeria May 27 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Id el Kabir additional holiday | Nigeria May 28 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Democracy Day | Nigeria June 12 2026, Friday |
National |
| Al-Hijra | Nigeria June 17 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| June Solstice | Nigeria June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Father's Day | Nigeria June 21 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Id el Maulud | Nigeria August 26 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| September Equinox | Nigeria September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| National Day | Nigeria October 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| December Solstice | Nigeria December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Nigeria - Borno December 22 2026, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Christmas Eve | Nigeria December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Nigeria December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| Boxing Day | Nigeria December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Nigeria December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in Nigeria